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Nonprofit Board Fiduciary Duty of Loyalty

"She was their landlord and she raised the rent," he said. "There's nothing illegal about that."   This is the attorney's response for his client facing federal prosecution for stealing or misappropriating federal dollars.  Not illegal?  Not a violation of the fiduciary duty of care (self-dealing and conflict of interest)?  I beg to strongly differ that, the list of harm the accused has done against her health…

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Added by Mike Burns on March 11, 2016 at 5:34am — No Comments

How To Bridge The Parent-Teacher Gap - New Haven Independent

By | Mar 9, 2016 3:59 pm

The article linked below is posted in the New Haven Independent. It's difficult to capture in a relatively short article all that is said during more than two hours of intense conversation. We hope that when the 1-hr program airs on television viewers will get a better understanding of exactly what the educators are…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on March 11, 2016 at 5:00am — No Comments

A Challenge To THINK Critically - Draw Personal Conclusions

This post is for anyone interested in understanding what is happening in America in 2016.  If you are a student, a local politician, a social worker, and educator,  and particularly if you are interested in understanding what has happened and is happening to black people in the media, particularly at MSNBC, YOU ARE INVITED TO READ THIS BLOG in its entirety.  It's by Columnist Dr. Marsha Coleman-Adebayo and It's titled:…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on March 10, 2016 at 7:59pm — No Comments

Area Nonprofits Invited to Participate in 36-Hour Online Giving Campaign; Registration required by April 1, 2016

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, the region’s permanent endowment and largest grantmaker to area nonprofits, invites local nonprofits to participate in The Great Give® 2016.

Participating nonprofits can earn special prizes in addition…

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Added by The Community Foundation for GNH on March 9, 2016 at 10:10am — No Comments

SERVING THE HOMEBOUND COMMUNITY

FISH warehouse
Photo courtesy of FISH of Greater New Haven Inc.

Volunteers for FISH of Greater New Haven Inc. deliver free bags of food to more than 1,100 homebound individuals in New Haven and surrounding areas every month. This includes 350 families, 75% of which include elderly and children.

“We deliver to people who are homebound or going through some type of hardship,” says FISH…

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Added by The Community Foundation for GNH on March 10, 2016 at 5:35am — No Comments

Mary Wade Home Honors First President on Happy Women's Day

Mrs. Joseph Sheffield, in the picture, was the first President of the all women Board of Managers of the Home For the Friendless, now known as Mary Wade Home. The Home began in 1866, following the Civil War, when a group of ladies representing the Churches of New Haven, were inspired to begin a program to aid women and children. A parcel of property was acquired at 118…

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Added by David V. Hunter on March 8, 2016 at 8:16am — No Comments

Non Profit Board vs. Exec.

I think it's quite common for many folks to assume that it's the Exec or CEO at a nonprofit who calls the shots. But what happens when the board, a nonprofit's legal owner, calls the shots?

In the case of the Clearwater, Pete Seeger's nonprofit environmental organization, the CEO stepped down citing his own disagreement with the direction the board had decided to take. The board decided that renovating their ship, the source of mission, was more critical than spending money on their…

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Added by Mike Burns on March 4, 2016 at 2:31am — No Comments

Long Journeys - Long Stories

Greeetings to All,

Long journeys - long stories briefly describes the Jewish Historical Society of Greater New Haven. In light of this description, the Society is celebrating its 40th Anniversary of its birth in 1976. This Society has accumulated vast amounts of…

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Added by Patricia B. Illingworth on March 3, 2016 at 8:36am — No Comments

Responding to the Global Crisis: Resettlement in Greater New Haven

Refugees come from the most war-torn places on earth, having left everything they have ever known - homes, friends, family, country, culture, and professions.

If a family is fortunate enough be selected to enter the U.S. and pass the security and background checks, it is up to…

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Added by The Community Foundation for GNH on March 1, 2016 at 5:11am — No Comments

HereinNewHaven Giving Campaign Complete

New Haven, Conn. - February 29, 2016 - On Global Rare Disease Day Monday, Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. completed its HereinNewHaven charitable giving initiative with its last award given to …

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Added by The Community Foundation for GNH on March 1, 2016 at 5:08am — No Comments

Employment Opportunity at The Community Foundation

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, the region's largest grantmaker and permanent charitable endowment, is seeking a qualified candidate for a mid-level communications officer position in the Development, Stewardship, Donor Services and Communications (DSDSC) Department. This position is responsible for executing elements of the marketing/communications plan, assuring efficient and effective communications processes and products and supporting…

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Added by The Community Foundation for GNH on February 19, 2016 at 7:34am — No Comments

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) accepting applications for two funding opportunities

WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is now accepting applications for two funding opportunities under the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program. These are competitive grant opportunities for organizations that prepare permanent residents for naturalization and promote civic integration through increased knowledge of English, U.S. history and civics. The two programs will provide up to $10 million in grants for citizenship preparation programs in…

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Added by Lee Cruz on March 2, 2016 at 10:19am — No Comments

Fellowships at All Our Kin

All Our Kin has two fellowship opportunities available for the coming year, the Early Childhood Policy Fellowship and the Research and Evaluation Fellowship! Both positions are one- to two-year full-time paid fellowships based in New Haven, CT. Ideal candidates are college seniors and recent graduates with a passion for nonprofit work and a strong academic background. Click here for more information and application instructions: …

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Added by Jessica Sager on March 2, 2016 at 3:00am — No Comments

A History of Mary Wade by the Daily Nutmeg

Home Made…

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Added by David V. Hunter on February 29, 2016 at 8:06am — No Comments

You're Invited Annual Spring Cocktail Party & Auction

All are invited to Family Centered Services Annual Spring Cocktail Party & Auction 

Thursday, May 5, 2016

 Amarante's Sea Cliff

Doors Open: 5:30 pm

Tickets: $75 per person

Tables of 10: $600

Tables of 8: $480

Featuring Keynote address by Dr.…

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Added by Susan D'Orvilliers on February 25, 2016 at 9:00am — No Comments

Operation Fuel (OF) Seeking new Executive Director

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

I'm pleased to be supporting Operation Fuel  (OF) in its search for a new executive director, and hope you'll help me in spreading the word about this exciting opportunity. 

Operation Fuel provides fuel assistance to people throughout Connecticut who are not eligible for or have exhausted government assistance. Its next executive will have proven…

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Added by Catherine Bradshaw on February 22, 2016 at 4:00am — No Comments

Special Invitation: Serve as a Future Coach | Dream-to-Action Action Marathon | March 5th

Greetings!
On behalf of our entire New Haven team of Dream Directors and high school students, we cordially…
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Added by Sarah Tankoos on February 19, 2016 at 11:30am — No Comments

Calling All People: Performance project for dancers and non-dancers.

ECDC IS LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO MOVE.

"People in Motion" is a performance project for adult non movers and movers alike. If you are interested in exploring 1)  all the ways your body can move; 2) art making; 3) embodying presence; 4) building confidence; 5) community and connection with others...then…

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Added by Kara Straun on February 16, 2016 at 8:11am — No Comments

Better Together

"Individually excellent but better together".  If there was ever a ringing endorsement for consolidation, this is the statement regarding the bringing together of 17 high schools and four special-education Roman Catholic schools in Philadelphia. Four years ago the schools, all independently run and operated were faced with the possibility of closing as their primary sponsor, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese positioned that there just wasn't enough money.  But alumni and others got together,…

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Added by Mike Burns on February 17, 2016 at 2:58am — No Comments

Testimony to the Appropriations Committee Submitted by David V. Hunter February 11, 2016

Regarding the Governor’s Budget Proposals Related to Human Services and Aging HB 5044, An Act Making Adjustments to State Expenditures for the Fiscal Year June 30, 2017

I am unable to testify before the Appropriations Committee today, but am concerned enough to submit this written testimony to Senator Bye, Representative Walker and members of the Appropriations Committee.  I am David V. Hunter, the Chief Executive Officer of The Mary Wade Home, a nonprofit senior care…

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Added by David V. Hunter on February 16, 2016 at 8:08am — No Comments

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PNC Bank Invests $20 Million in LISC to Fuel Growth in Under-resourced Communities

New capital from PNC Bank includes innovative, equity-like funding to support LISC’s long-term community investment strategies. "With this capital, PNC has made a remarkable commitment to the well-being of families and communities, with a ripple effect that will support economic growth long into the future,” said Michael Pugh, LISC president and CEO.

Nadia Villagrán Named to Lead Rural LISC, Fuel New Investments in Housing, Economic Development, Jobs

With deep personal and professional experience in rural community development, Villagrán, a veteran LISC staffer, will build on nearly 30 years of Rural LISC investments in affordable housing, workforce development, economic growth and culture.

LISC & Enterprise to Launch New Book on Community Development & Climate Resilience

Next month, LISC and Enterprise Community Partners will release “What’s Possible: Investing NOW for Prosperous, Sustainable Neighborhoods,” an urgent collection of essays on the intersection of community development and climate resilience.

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